Ibadan Stampede: Court remands Queen Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat

By our Reporter

A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Fasasi Abdulahi, Principal of Bashorun Islamic High School, at the Agodi Correctional Facility in Ibadan.

The remand order will remain in effect pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.

The trio was arraigned on Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Court 1, Iyaganku, Ibadan, on a four-count charge, which includes conspiracy, causing death by negligence, negligent acts causing harm, and failing to provide adequate security and medical facilities.

She said, ”Silekunola, Oriyomi, and Fassasi are facing a four-count charge, which includes conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and failure to provide adequate security and medical facilities.

”Some supporters and fans of Hamzat also stormed the court premises amidst heavy security provided by the police.

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